Released 23 January 2006 Length 44:18 Release date 23 January 2006 | Recorded State of the Ark, 2005 Artist Richard Ashcroft Label Parlophone | |
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Producer Chris Potter, Richard Ashcroft Keys to the World
(2006) United Nations of Sound
(2010) Genres Britpop, Alternative rock, Folk rock Similar Richard Ashcroft albums, Britpop albums, Other albums | ||
Richard ashcroft keys to the world full album
Keys to the World is the third studio album by English singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft. It was released 23 January 2006, reaching number 2 in the UK Albums Chart (see 2006 in British music). Ashcroft worked on the album at State of the Ark studios and Julian Kershaw wrote string arrangements for some of the songs later recorded by London Metropolitan Orchestra. Strings are featured on 8 songs on the album which also features electric viola on some tracks – played by Bruce White. The engineer/producer was Chris Potter.
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Richard ashcroft keys to the world
Release and reception
The album received mixed reviews from music critics. According to critic review aggregator Metacritic, the album has received a score of 52/100, based on 19 reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews. The album was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry, selling more than 300.000 copies.
Track listing
All songs written by Richard Ashcroft, except where noted.
- "Why Not Nothing?" – 4:09
- "Music Is Power" (Ashcroft, Curtis Mayfield) – 3:58
- "Break the Night with Colour" – 3:56
- "Words Just Get in the Way" – 4:53
- "Keys to the World" – 4:42
- "Sweet Brother Malcolm" – 4:51
- "Cry Til the Morning" – 5:04
- "Why Do Lovers?" – 4:45
- "Simple Song" – 4:05
- "World Keeps Turning" – 3:55
Bonus track (Japan)
Bonus DVD (UK, US)
- "Keys to the World" (The Interview)
- "Break the Night With Colour" (live video)
- "Why Not Nothing?" (live video)
- "Words Just Get in the Way" (live video)
- "Break the Night With Colour" (video)
Songs
1Why Not Nothing?4:09
2Music Is Power3:58
3Break the Night With Colour3:56